FATHER

I know a man. He was selfless, loving, straightforward, caring, ambitious, a friend, a brother, a husband and a father to many. I know a man. He did everything to put others before himself. He was truthful. Of course he had his flaws but he was almost perfect. He birthed two children but had many others he had to cater for. He did it out of pure love and sympathy for others. He was the type to share your pain with you. He was that man I felt safe with. I gave my heart to him because I knew he wouldn't toy with it. He gave me everything I wanted and more. What a man he was. He was my best friend, favorite man, other half, confidant and father. I have a million things to say about him. A lot of times, I wonder how God blessed me with a man like him. He gave me the perfect father for every situation. Mine didn't bother if you were his family, friend or not, he would render help. I was taught the core values of life just by looking at my father act with everyone around him. I spent my childhood wanting to be with him everytime. I wanted to be with him forever. I just didn't think anything would take away my love from me. There came death. I was deprived of a major part of my life. My other half was snatched from me at a young age. I made myself believe he traveled and would be back in few days as he promised. The truth began to dawn on me. Days passed, months went by and years have gone but not a sight of him again. My other half left me. He didn't say goodbye. I can't hold in this pain. I'm torn. A huge part of me was taken away never to return to me. How hard can life be without the one you love and respect so much? I saw how many people were broken by his death. I know how many of us were willing to die because he left. I saw life in a different perspective. I realised the people he helped so much were the ones who forgot him too soon. I had to hold myself together and make my father proud. I knew I couldn't let him down. I'm on the path to making daddy proud. His life and death would be enough motivation to keep me going. Being strong is the only choice I have. I would try as much as possible to put my pain and strength into making myself a better person.  MESSAGE TO DAD Dad, I hope you're resting well. I promise that i'll make you proud and never let your name die. I promise to be like you and even more. I promise to be the woman you groomed me to be. Rest eternally. Till we meet never to part again. Life will never remain the same without you. I love you Ademola Rasaq❤😥